The National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) has now posted resources related to events hosted during Reentry Week (April 26–30 2021). These events helped show how reentry plays a vital role in fostering successful communities and neighborhoods.…
The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) recently launched The NCJA Podcast, which is supported by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The podcast series “will explore promising practices, provide guidance on strategic planning, and discuss…
The National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) recently released their Virtual Academy, an interactive learning platform that was developed in collaboration with law enforcement experts and practitioners. It features self-paced courses and is meant to…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accepting nominations for the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing, which “recognizes individual state, local, or tribal sworn rank-and-file police officers, deputies, and…
In 1962, President Kennedy designated May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. National Police Week pays special recognition to officers who have fallen in the line of duty for the…
As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the Office for Victims of Crimes recognized individuals and organizations who had performed outstanding victims’ rights services. This year, the Award for First Responders was presented to Robin Taylor…
Join the National Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) and its partners for National Reentry Week on April 26–30, 2021. They will be sharing resources, including on-demand webinars, podcasts, and publications throughout the week. Each day will focus on a…
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many courts worked to switch to a virtual format, while criminal court cases became backlogged. This problem has continued throughout the pandemic to the point that some courts face such a large backlog that…
President Biden declared April as Second Chance Month in support of reentry services. Reentry Week will also take place April 26–30, 2021. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the…
As part of the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s e Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Category 3: Responses to Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Training and Technical Assistance Program, the National Criminal Justice…